The Runaway bride

TheTreator

Kara has always been in control. She had gotten the news already that Max was back with his family again.

She had given Linda all the chances to make the right choice. She had warned and tried to save her from herself. Now it's time to show her who she really is.

Linda got a call on her phone: unknown caller ID. She didn't want to answer at first but finally did. Hello? She said, there was silence, then finally a soft but familiar voice, saying "I see you've gotten comfortable again. It took you long enough to crawl back to him. "I warned you what would happen if you dared me." She definitely knew it was Kara. She held her phone even tighter. "Leave us alone, we're not afraid of you anymore", she screamed. "You should be," Kara said. Your actions have made me look weak, and now I'm going to show you why no one crosses Kara Austin. And the phone went off. By noon, the damage had already begun. Maxwell was in the kitchen making pasta with Eli when they had a knock on the door. Linda opened the door. It was a social worker. Linda Anthony? The woman asked politely. We've received an anonymous report claiming your son might be in a dangerous environment. Linda's heart skipped. Maxwell had already rushed out of the kitchen and was standing right beside her. What the hell is this? He screamed.

The social worker wasn't scared. We just need to verify the child's well-being. That's what we must do when allegations like this are made.

What allegations, Linda asked. That you're harboring a violent man with a criminal background and that the little child may not be safe in the house.

Maxwell's voice deepened in anger and rage. That's a lie. But Linda already knew. Kara had pulled her first string. After the social worker had left, he was furious. Eli was playing in his room.

She is coming after us, slowly and strategically. The coward is hiding under false reports now. I knew she would retaliate, but using Eli? That's so brutal of her.

"We would fight back," Max said. How? Linda asked.

"We will expose her. "I have all the details and evidence. "She will ruin us," Linda said.

I'm ready for whatever consequences that come with this, but I'm done being a coward. I'll fight back and there's no two ways about it. Linda looked at him, trembling but confident. "I'll do this with you," she said, no more running away. I'll face my fears and fight for my family.

Doing this, they both knew the company was at stake, his name was at stake, Linda reminded him. I'll risk everything for you two. I've lost 5 years, and I'm not willing to risk another day.

Eli came out of his room hearing his mom and dad discussing in such a loud tone. Mummy? Daddy? He said gently, can we be family now? Maxwell knelt and pulled him in his arms, yes! He said firmly, looking straight at Linda.

"We already are"